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VOL. 8, ISSUE 4 (2023)
Phytoremediation: Agricultural plants as sources for pharmaceutical discovery
Authors
Dr. Camila Fernández Silva, Dr. Alejandro Gómez Pereira, Dr. Valentina Rojas Castillo
Abstract
Phytoremediation, the use of plants to remediate contaminated
environments, offers a promising dual-purpose approach when paired with
pharmaceutical discovery. This study evaluated the potential of Brassica
juncea, Oryza sativa, and Zea mays to act as phytoremediators
and sources of bioactive secondary metabolites under cadmium (Cd) and chromium
(Cr) stress. B. juncea demonstrated the highest phytoremediation
efficiency, accumulating 22.5 ± 1.4 mg/kg Cd and 18.7 ± 1.1 mg/kg Cr in shoot
tissues, with translocation factors of 0.87 and 0.82, respectively.
Stress-induced increases in secondary metabolite production were observed
across all species, with glucosinolate levels in B. juncea and phenolic
levels in O. sativa and Z. mays increasing 1.8-, 1.6-, and
1.4-fold, respectively. GC-MS analysis identified key bioactive compounds,
including sinigrin, ferulic acid, and quercetin, which are known for their
pharmacological properties. These findings highlight the potential of
agricultural plants to address environmental and pharmaceutical challenges
sustainably.
Pages:37-39
How to cite this article:
Dr. Camila Fernández Silva, Dr. Alejandro Gómez Pereira, Dr. Valentina Rojas Castillo "Phytoremediation: Agricultural plants as sources for pharmaceutical discovery". International Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Research, Vol 8, Issue 4, 2023, Pages 37-39
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